The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers higher performance, which is great for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D work, and gaming, thanks to its better processor and graphics. It also has a higher quality OLED display, which means richer colors and deeper blacks, but this also contributes to the higher price. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is more budget-friendly, but its lower-end processor and basic display make it suitable for general use like browsing and document editing. Both laptops are quite portable, but you'll have to consider whether the performance and display enhancements of the ASUS are worth the extra cost for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
6.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers better overall performance for general use due to its stronger CPU, more RAM, and OLED screen with higher resolution, which contributes to clearer and more vibrant display quality. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a less powerful CPU, lower RAM, and a TN screen with lower resolution, which results in weaker performance and less impressive visuals, although it does match the Vivobook in portability and has a slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities thanks to its more powerful Intel i5-11300H Iris Xe GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 90Hz, enhancing visual flow and responsiveness. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for games and 3D applications where GPU performance and screen refresh rate are very important.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
5.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
6.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.2/10
6.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
5.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers clear and vibrant visuals with its high-resolution and bright display, making it comfortable for daily activities like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design work, this laptop excels with its wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation essential for tasks such as graphic design and photo editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook's lower refresh rate may result in less fluid motion, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" struggles across the board due to its lower resolution and brightness, and limited color range, providing a less satisfying visual experience for any task.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$165
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The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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